Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Celebrate Women's History Month and the Final Day of Martha Rosler: Irrespective

Talk

Sunday, March 3, 2019
12:30 – 5:30 pm
Exhibition Galleries and Scheuer Auditorium

Celebrate Women's History Month and the final day of the exhibition Martha Rosler: Irrespective at the Jewish Museum's second Wikipedia Edit-a-thon co-presented with Art + Feminism, a campaign dedicated to improving coverage of cis and transgender women, feminism, and the arts on Wikipedia.

12:30 pm: Gallery walkthrough of Martha Rosler: Irrespective with catalogue and type designers Miko McGinty and Rebecca Sylvers, and Shira Backer, Leon Levy Assistant Curator, the Jewish Museum.

1:30 pm: Wikipedia Training led by Carlos Acevedo, Digital Asset Manager, the Jewish Museum

2:30 – 5:30 pm: Open Editing Session

All are welcome to learn how to become a Wikipedia editor. No prior Wikipedia editing experience necessary. To participate in the Edit-a-thon portion of the event, bring a laptop and power cord. Before arriving at the Museum, please create a Wikipedia account. Reference materials will be provided.

Free with RSVP. Includes light refreshments by Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum.

Photo: Sara Wass